News Release

Monday, January 3, 2011

Two Food Trucks Robbed in Midtown Area NR11006cj

Los
Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Olympic
Area detectives are asking for the public's help in identifying two
suspects whose images were caught on surveillance cameras robbing
two food vending trucks and two pedestrians in the mid town area of
Los Angeles.

On December 29, 2010, at around 10:30 p.m., LAPD Olympic Area
patrol officers responded to a robbery call in the 3200 block of
8th Street. When they arrived, they were met by the victims and
conducted their investigation.

The detectives' investigation revealed that two African American
men robbed two pedestrians and a food vending truck in the 3200
block of 8th Street. One of the suspects pointed a handgun at the
victims and took their wallets while the other suspect entered the
food truck and attempted to rob the employee inside, also using a
handgun. Afterward, the suspects ran away from the scene.

About 20 minutes later, the same suspects approached another food
vending truck in the 4000 block of 3rd Street and robbed the truck
employee using the handguns. The two men ran from the scene on
foot.

The first suspect is described as a 20 to 25-year-old African
American. He stands 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs around 150
pounds. He was wearing a dark hooded sweat shirt.

The second suspect is also described as a 20 to 25-year-old African
American with long braided hair. He also stands 5 feet 6 inches
tall and weighs around 150 pounds. He was wearing a dark
T-shirt.

Anyone with information or who recognizes the suspects are urged to
call LAPD's Olympic Area Robbery detectives at 213-382-9460.
During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed
to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain
anonymous should call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS
(800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crimestoppers by texting
to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell
phone. All text messages should begin with the letters "LAPD."
Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and
follow the prompts.